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Our mission is to educate our dental patients by providing them with comprehensive, quality care in a compassionate, professional environment.
#1 Rated General & Cosmetic Dentist in Chattanooga
SHALLOWFORD FAMILY DENTAL GROUP
Welcome to our state-of-the-art dentist office located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are committed to providing you and your loved ones with the highest quality of dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our Chattanooga doctors and team are what sets us apart from the rest. Our four highly trained doctors are dedicated to their patients and dental profession and continue to receive the latest education on a regular basis. Our dental staff is always kind, pleasant and strives to make each of your visits a pleasant one.
We welcome your entire family and look forward to meeting you all very soon. Please give our dental office a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
Not too far from downtown Chattanooga (a few minutes east), our Hamilton county dental practice is located on Shallowford Rd. off 153.
OUR DENTAL SERVICES
We offer the highest standard of dental care in Preventative, Restorative, Cosmetic, Pediatric, and Implant treatments.
Other Chattanooga dentistry services include general dentistry, dentures, bridges, veneers, periodontal (gum) therapy, tooth extractions, cleanings, crowns, teeth whitening, root canals, implants, and more.
YOUR CHATTANOOGA DENTISTS

DR. CHARLES ANKAR
“I feel my greatest asset is my relationship with my patients. I truly make an effort to treat each person like family,” says Dr. Ankar. When he is not at his dental practice, Dr. Ankar spends time at the Orange Grove Rehabilitation Center providing care to mentally and physically challenged patients.
DR. TOM GARDENHIRE
Tom founded SFDG in 2002 with a vision for excellence in care practiced by a group of doctors in the same practice. “I enjoy the variety of personalities working together in our practice,” says Dr. Tom Gardenhire. “It’s exciting to see different temperaments, talents and convictions working toward a common goal of caring for people. We have a truly caring atmosphere among the dental staff and patients.”


DR. J. DAVID LEWIS
“We always keep up with the latest technology,” says Dr. Lewis. “We follow lots of studies and research, which is a great benefit to our patients as we continually study our craft and make improvements. We are always learning better science and methods.”
DR. DAN EDWARDS
He is very excited about joining our team and serving his patients with quality care. “SFDG with its dentists and staff have an excellent reputation in the community. I am excited to join this great group of doctors” says Dr. Edwards.


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Chattanooga’s Top-Rated Dental Care Center
Shallowford Family Dental Group is located on 6101 Shallowford Rd Ste 103, Chattanooga. From Chattanooga Airport (CHA) head south on Airport Connector Rd and slight right to stay on Airport Connector Rd. Then continue onto W Shepherd Rd and turn left to stay on W Shepherd Rd. Finally, turn left onto Shallowford Rd and Shallowford Family Dental Group will be on your right. We are open Monday – Tuesday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. For additional questions you can call us at (423) 892-4477 or you can find us on Yelp.